u/Executive_Moose

My maxxum 7000 showed up in the mail today, and I'm super excited to use it. Unfortunately, it's not auto feeding film, and still shows zero no matter what I try.

It has new AAA batteries, and I even replaced the button cell battery just in case, still nothing. I tried to rewind, and that worked (with no film in), but even still, it doesn't want to even attempt to do anything. The viewfinder is blocked by the mirror, but it wasn't when it showed up. I was actually able to dry fire a few times to make sure everything was working, and then it just quit doing that and has been on zero ever since.

It wouldn't kill me if it's a dead body, but it would suck having to buy another and waiting that much longer. Any ideas or help would be fantastic. It would suck if I broke it by dry firing 😅

Photos are from the eBay listing, but I got what I think a heck of a deal on it, $38 plus $12 for shipping. Power tested and that's it, but I'm hopeful about it. Is off the shelf film at a big box store any good, or should I order online?

Hopefully this will be a fun hobby I can get into. I'm open to hearing any suggestions and recommendations that can yield good results. Has a 35-105 lens. I've heard good things about the maxxum 7000's, and figured I'd get into it. Already have a battery on the way too lol